Press Releases for 2010

Hitachi Power Tools today announced its new Lifetime Lithium Ion tool warranty. Every Hitachi cordless power tool is designed to the highest standards and is rigorously tested for both performance and durability. Hitachi is proud to offer an exclusive Lifetime Lithium Ion tool warranty to the original purchaser on HXP Lithium Ion cordless tools, which protects against possible defects in materials and workmanship from the original purchase date.

Hitachi Power Tools today announced the launch of a new line of outdoor power equipment (OPE) to further diversify its well-established suite of power tools and accessories. This line includes a series of grass trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and multi-task tools with attachments, all powered by PureFire® low emission commercial grade two-stroke engine technology. The Hitachi OPE product line is available online and through mass retailers, and features an industry leading 7-Year Consumer Warranty for even more piece of mind.

Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd., (Hitachi Power Tools) today announced a new appointment to its c-level management structure. Aki Nozaki is serving as President & CEO of the North American operations. This is Mr. Nozaki’s fourth time over 25 years working in the United States as an executive at Hitachi Power Tools. His years of experience in the North American power tool market are invaluable to lead the company in this challenging economy.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Coil Nailers, Units: About 50,000, Importer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga., Manufacturer: Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan.

Hitachi Power Tools today introduced the DH38YE2, a 1-1/2” Spline Shank Rotary Hammer featuring more power, lighter weight, less vibration and lower noise than its long standing predecessor, the DH38YE. The next generation DH38YE2 is compact and ergonomically designed to hammer or hammer/drill holes in concrete for anchors or rebar, demolish and chisel concrete, cut, dig, tamp or drive ground rods with ease.